Quality uniforms and duty clothing are hard to come by in our line of work. If you go cheap, most often you'll know it as you're dropping a worn-out pair of pants into the trash only a few months after you bought them. That doesn't mean there aren't a few companies out there trying to buck the system. First Tactical is a relatively new company offering a solid line of duty-grade uniforms and utility clothing made to take a beating but not beat up your wallet. The company's Tactix BDU shirt and pants are a solid representation of its mission.
The first thing I noticed about both was the fabric weight and stitch quality. These are heavy-duty garments and the attention to detail is excellent. The critical seams receive triple stitching for maximum strength and the ripstop, mechanical stretch fabric allows for fantastic range of motion. It's also treated with a Teflon stain repellent finish to keep it looking sharp. YKK zippers and Prym snaps round out the list of high-quality finishes and prove First Tactical didn't cut any corners.
